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Unofficial “OFFICIAL” Race Thread Author Award

2009-11-20T19:03:32-05:00

... goes to seattlesix - my neighbour across the border and down the road a bit.

25 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races
35 NASCAR NationWide Series races
36 NASCAR SprintCup Series races

96 race threads in total - each and every one of them posted on Thursday. Posted accurately, highly organized and updated continuously right up until race time and all of them full of the author's wit and charm.

I never went anywhere else to look for stuff all season and had a great time when I was able to participate during races. When I couldn't, I went back and looked through them as soon as I could. What a great job! Thank you so much for all the effort you put into the season. I hope you do it all again next year.

CUP: Q&A;- Brian France

2009-11-20T15:03:19-05:00

Brian France said Friday that he thinks the quality of racing is improving...

Multiple Sources: Jose Maria Lopez to USF1

2009-11-18T20:51:54-05:00

Note: All Links Spanish

http://www.carburando.com/LOPEZ-VIAJO-A-EE...A9124313CB3.htm

http://www.ultimavuelta.com.ar/noticias.ph...les&id=5711

http://www.equipoautodromo.com/2009/11/lop...nidos-para.html

http://polepositionweb.wordpress.com/2009/...estados-unidos/

http://www.largaron2009.com.ar/noticia.php?codint=106

I'm surprised he's getting the seat. His GP2 days were okay, but good enough to warrant an F1 ride?

Ford 400 @ Homestead - “OFFICIAL” Cup Race Thread

2009-11-19T19:48:10-05:00

Weather Forecast

Ford 400
Homestead-Miami Speedway
November 22, 2009
Race 36 of 36

Cup - Homestead, Florida

http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/sports/local/33035?lswe=33035&lwsa=Weather36HourSportsCommand&from=searchbox_localwx

Brian France fights to keep case quiet

2009-11-14T10:48:08-05:00

"NASCAR chairman Brian France is trying to keep his legal troubles secret – and Mecklenburg courts have so far granted him an extraordinary level of privacy.

France filed a civil complaint against his ex-wife. Lawyers persuaded Mecklenburg Judge Todd Owens to seal the court file from public inspection, an unusual move in a court system that typically allows widespread access to courtrooms and documents.

On Friday, France's attorneys petitioned a Mecklenburg judge to bar the public from the courtroom as arguments in the case unfold. It's unclear exactly what the dispute involves, but the matter is being heard in family court and apparently involves domestic issues."

This is how John Edwards got so much traction a few years ago with his "two Americas" speech (a bit hypocritical on his part, since he was part of that "other" America, but that's another forum ). Good luck to anyone else trying to get all the details of a civil suit like this sealed.

"It's not unusual for judges to seal some documents, such as sensitive records involving mental health and financial holdings. But court experts say it's extremely rare that an entire file, including a judge's order sealing it, is kept from the public."

http://www.thatsracin.com/140/story/22347.html

Marlboro to end ticket giveaways

2009-10-23T14:42:37-05:00

http://www.indystar.com/article/20091023/SPORTS01/910230317/1052/SPORTS01/Only+championship+suspense+left+this+season+is+in+NHRA

Buried in the back of page two is a rather big announcement. I can see this having a big impact on some of the tracks the ICS runs on since revenues at those tracks will drop significantly. This may spell the end for some of the ISC oval tracks by 2011. From what I have read these free tickets have been responsible for as much as 25% of the attendees in the stands. Not good if you're a track owner.

F1: USF1 Putting USA Back In Formula One

2009-11-20T13:44:07-05:00

Before he launched the USF1 team, Ken Anderson was better known within the inner sanctums of motor racing...

F1: Button Switched For ‘New Challenge’

2009-11-20T10:18:54-05:00

Jenson Button revealed this week that he will make less money at McLaren then he did at Brawn...

F1: FIA Considers Toyota Penalty

2009-11-20T07:06:40-05:00

The FIA is contemplating a penalty in the wake of Toyota's decision to withdraw immediately from Formula One...

Now that Penske has 3 could Ganassi sign a 3rd?

2009-11-19T17:47:05-05:00

Let's face it, with 3 drivers Penske is going to put a death grip on the Championship. Could Chip look for a 3rd driver to even the odds a little more in his favor?